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What Cal Water applying for Stage 2 of drought plan could mean to Bakersfield residents

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In light of worsening drought conditions officials with California Water Service (Cal Water) have made a request to the California Public Utilities Commission to move into Stage 2 of its water storage contingency plan in the Bakersfield area.

Cal Water District Manager Tammy Johnson discusses with 23ABC what the Stage 2 restrictions will be and how many people the plan may affect.

What Cal Water applying for Stage 2 of drought plan could mean to Bakersfield residents

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